As part of our ongoing series of webinars related to our Study Day, Net Zero Carbon – Building Resilience, Richard Davidson, Willmott Dixon will be presenting on The Construction Playbook: HMG response to improving built environment outcomes through smarter procurement..

In December 2020, the government published their guidance on how to source and contract public works projects and programmes. Intent on improving outcomes and ensuring best value for the public purse – this document sets out best practice and policy guidance not just for central government but all of those engaged in delivering public services.

This session will explore some of the key areas in the guidance, why these are relevant to all those involved in the built environment and what it means if you don’t adapt your practices to suit.

In particular we will explore the concepts of collaboration, MMC, value and strengthening financial assessment.

This session is appropriate for all those involved in procurement, project initiation, project management, contracting, design, supply chain, contracts, sustainability, social value and stakeholder engagement.

To quote one of the chief contributors, ‘it is the new rules of the game…the industry isn’t working as well as it should be and this is the government backed response to delivering best value’.

Richard Davidson is a Director at Willmott Dixon, responsible for business development, early tendering and market engagement. A strategic thinker and believer in constant improvement, Richard is frequently engaged in local and national initiatives turning his holistic thinking and energy to whichever challenge is presented.

Richard is also passionate about playing his part to achieve Willmott Dixon’s ambition that by the end of 2030 all of their new buildings and major refurbishments will achieve net zero operational carbon.

Based in Hertfordshire he is involved with construction and development schemes across East Anglia and London bringing his knowledge and expertise into both the public and private sectors to those looking to pursue a green growth agenda. He is a passionate believer in the power of strong networks and always takes the time to connect people, believing that collaboration is the most important factor in building successful outcomes.

Once again thank you to our sponsors this year  Atkins, Bauder Roofing, Faithful+Gould, Norse Group, Pick Everard and Willmott Dixon.

Facilitating the session will be Greg Keeling, Essex County Council, and Events Director, SPACES.

The webinar will be hosted on webinarjam and you can register here.

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